How far is Cochituate, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Cochituate, MA to Worcester, MA is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.57 mi
00h 37m
Flight
22.75 mi
36.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.75 mi
Kilometers
36.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.57 mi
Kilometers
49.19 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Cochituate
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cochituate
2026-04-18T05:26
Arrive Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cochituate
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Cochituate
13.9 mi
00h 18m
To Worcester
16.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cochituate and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cochituate and Worcester.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    27 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1385 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cochituate Road

    969 ft · 22 sec · Cochituate Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1621 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester, Springfield

    3244 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    20 mi · 23 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 31 sec · Grafton Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cochituate and Worcester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
20 mi · 65%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 12%
Commonwealth Road
1.12 mi · 4%
MA 122
0.66 mi · 2%
I 90 West
0.61 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

20 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 18m from Cochituate
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cochituate and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cochituate to Worcester?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Cochituate and 16.7 miles from Worcester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cochituate and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westborough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westborough.

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cochituate and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 22.75 mi (36.61 km).

Cochituate

#1 Cochituate

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population6,569
Coordinates42.3209300, -71.3642300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.364112, 42.320941)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.40
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.20 $8.40
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $4.80 $5.18 $10.37
Diesel $4.49 $4.85 $9.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cochituate and Worcester. The current time is 05:26:51.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.